Neurosurgeons hope to treat some of the most intractable mental disorders by putting advanced arrays of electrodes into patients' brains.

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… help is close by. Even so, many students suffer in silence. But those who've sought help want others to know that things do get easier with help, that going to a mental health professional isn't a […]

Neurosurgeons hope to treat some of the most intractable mental disorders by putting advanced arrays of electrodes into patients' brains.

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The diagnosis was out: “agoraphobia with panic disorder”. It was the beginning of the rest of my life… Everything changed so quickly… I made my way through the psychiatric

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BuzzFeed News spoke to four people diagnosed with schizophrenia about the importance of destigmatising the condition and providing access…

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Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 4 to 10) aims to help break the silence on mental-health issues, to bring them out of the shadows in which they so often dwell. It's a hugely worthwhile goal.

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[anvplayer video=”680708″] LEE COUNTY, Ala. – Lee County is recognizing mental illness awareness this week. Mental health awareness is critical to

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Sen. John Cornyn met Tuesday with singer-songwriter Demi Lovato (in red), who spent the day at the Capitol advocating for better treatment of mental illness. They're flanked by representatives from the […]

Stress disorders include ASD (acute stress disorder) or PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). These can develop in anyone who has seen or lived through a crisis or terrible event. You may have heard about […]

The recent violence incident in Oregon is reviving a deep discussion about mental illness and the need for a comprehensive approach to menta…

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Disability Rights UK (DR UK) will provide training to about 1,600 members of staff employed by the Centre for Health and Disability Assessments (CHDA), which is owned by the US outsourcing giant Maximus. Every […]

While most of my blog topics have been positive in nature, this one is more serious because it's SO important. I had NO idea how common postpartum depression is for new moms. In fact, postpartum depression is […]

“We have all become less able to tolerate ambiguity and the unknown due to the incredible technological advances we have seen,” says Carrie Landa, director of Behavioral Medicine at Student Health Ser […]

A book by the former congressman has upset family members over his portrayal of secrecy, substance abuse and mental illness.

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The Genecept Assay™ from Genomind is a genetic test designed to help clinicians optimize treatment decisions for their patients with mental illness. It identifies patientspecific genetic markers that i […]

She has PTSD. She's been through something, which, for her especially, was just unthinkable. She's not been sure about any of the Inhuman stuff or the alien everything. Now all of a sudden she experiences it. […]

It's time for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Steering Committe to meet again! The MHSA Steering Committee meets twice a year during the Implementation Phase of MHSA and is open to the public. The MHSA […]

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